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I really enjoyed this sweet and emotional (at times) story filled with love and humor. Carmen and Isaac are too cute for words.

Carmen and Isaac were childhood friends, best friends, until something happened and Carmen was left heartbroken.

Years later, Carmen and Isaac’s paths cross, but Carmen can’t let go of her anger and hurt.

Isaac wants back in Carmen’s life and to prove to her that he’s the one for her. Unfortunately, Carmen is determined to keep him in the friend zone because she doesn’t think her heart could take it again. But that doesn’t deter Isaac. He’s determined to show her just how much she means to him and how amazing she is just by being a supportive friend. Filled with lots of cuteness and funny characters along the way.

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5.0

Keep It Together: A Sweet Friends to Lovers Romantic Comedy
By: Rachel John

Pub Date: Nov 1st

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lighthearted medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes

5.0

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funny hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes

5.0

This story is so cute! Carmen and Isaac are adorable. I loved this slightly different take on a friends to love romance. (It does initially involve some antagonism on her side until past events are explained.) For much of the story both main characters recognize and acknowledge their feelings for each other…she is just too afraid to move forward, and he is too respectful to ignore her wishes, so he accepts the friendship she offers. “I was doing really well with my mix of denial and honesty. It allowed my mind to not explode. Confusing emotional reactions were not allowed to drive the bus.” As they spend time together, those feelings only grow, but they have past hurts to overcome, both together (childhood friendship/pen pals with a rocky and hurtful end) and separately (previous relationships). Carmen and Isaac are fantastic main characters. Carmen is unique and the “weirdest weirdo ever”, and such a relatable character. Isaac is lovely, accepting, and thoughtful. I loved their interactions, banter, tenderness, and chemistry. The secondary characters were also so much fun. The seniors, and especially the family members on both sides. I look forward to stories involving some of them. There are great funny moments, and some really lovely moments of care and affection. This is a closed door romance with brief innuendo and no harsh language.

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funny hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

5.0

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